#rivervale_lodge

Olgar enterrs in the morning grumbling

Frank is up early; two large duffle bags are packed by the door and he is having coffee.

He glances up, goes back to his coffee (and food).

"Mornin Frank" He does not say it is a good one. he has a bag that smells of odd spices and herbs

A grunt; to be fair, he's eating oatmeal.

"Want some cinnamon fresh from the Dreaming? Mountain has us scavenging"

Indeed he loads some stuff in the kitchen

"No. Leave it for the Mountain's use."

"Thanks."

"You're welcome" He says "Jordan's getting sainned tomorrow. Longg with ttiara, att Caer Falken. YOu coming?"

"Imagine so. With Brekke."

"Yeah, that punk has been studying hard" Proud sounding

Frank nods; oatmeal is gone, coffee is good.

"He's so eager to get on the trods too. " Olgar goes on

"Thinking of recruiting him?"

"technnnically Rovers are a troll brotherhood or sisterhood, but we could always use an ally or ttwo on the trod."

"Mm." Frank knows how Olgar works.

"He's no warrior, but I got him up to the basics. He's actually getting swif with a javelin"

"Gives him range."

"Sure does"

"Between that and speed... not bad. Could be useful."

"What I was thinking, classic hit and run." Olgar shakes his head "This boy is surly, stubborn, and thinks he's too cool for the room. Not sure why I like him"

"Can't imagine."

"It's a mystery" He confides "Oh, we got Jessica and Siv their gifts... Jessica still hikes right?"

Frank nods. "Far as I know."

"Good... "

Frank finishes his coffee and buses his place before returning to get boots and coat.

And Olgar looks out then nods "Going to check on the Croix?"

"Yep."

"I'm going to relax here, but let me know if you need me for something"

"Don't I always?" dryly as he checks his tapper and buttons up.

"You CAN be kinda needy" Just as dry but with a touch of humor

A grunt, and a nod; he's off on Good Samaritan business.

********

Frank checks on the Croix household, and sees a new LEGAL tree in the window, all aglow

And, no doubt, fire-safe.

Indeed, it looks like tthe yard has been seen to. Door frame touched up.

Any sign of the truck, or Jeff Sr?

As a matter of fact? no. The house appears to be empty

Frank considers; school in session?

Nope . But answers soon come as a van full of boggans comes out, wih a pick up with supplies

Frank looks to see if he recognizes anyone?

Yup. Looks like the boggans here to do renevations "Congrats, Frrank. They bought the contest routine"

"Excellent. And thank you all for coming. Harvey, thanks." he adds to the guy he knows.

Harvey clamps him on the arm "Anytime. I mean, it's Yule right?"

"Right. I promise you, you and your boys... oh, and girls, sorry miss.... have made dreams come true here."

"Oh our pleasure" The youngg woman of the set says "Uncle Harvey says you never ask if it's not for a good cause"

Frank nods agreement. "I try not to. Thank you, again. Any idea where the family's got to?"

"Anne Marie has them all together at a dinner out"

"She's with them?" to clarify.